Zhao He (simplified: 赵鹤, traditional: 趙鶴, pinyin: Zhào Hè, jyutping: ziu6 hok6), known as “Sky Soaring Devil” (飞天魔鬼), was one of the Ten Elders (十长老) of the Sun Moon Order. He was an expert in club techniques and participated in the attack on the Huashan School that led to the death of Cai Zifeng and Yue Su.
Biography
Zhao He was one of the Ten Elders of the Sun Moon Order, a group of powerful martial artists who served the order. He was known for his expertise in club techniques, earning him the epithet “Sky Soaring Devil.”
Attack on Huashan School
Zhao He, along with the other Ten Elders, participated in the attack on the Huashan School in pursuit of the Sunflower Manual (葵花宝典). During this attack, they killed Cai Zifeng and Yue Su, who had secretly viewed the manual at the Shaolin Temple. This event was part of the historical conflict that weakened the Huashan School and led to the internal Sword-Qi faction dispute.
Personality & traits
As a member of the Ten Elders, Zhao He was portrayed as a powerful and ruthless martial artist, willing to use violence to achieve the order’s goals. His epithet suggests exceptional lightness skill and an agile fighting style.
Martial arts abilities
Zhao He was an expert in club techniques (棒法), making him a formidable opponent in combat. His skills were among the highest tier within the Sun Moon Order, as evidenced by his position as one of the Ten Elders.
Relationships
- Sun Moon Order: His faction.
- Cai Zifeng and Yue Su: His victims during the attack on Huashan School.
Behind the scenes
Zhao He’s character represents the historical power of the Sun Moon Order and its role in the conflicts that shaped the martial arts world. His participation in the attack on Huashan School demonstrates the order’s willingness to use violence to obtain powerful martial arts secrets. His character contributes to the historical backdrop of Laughing in the Wind, showing how past events continue to influence the present.
See also
- Laughing in the Wind characters
- Sun Moon Order – Zhao He’s faction
- Ten Elders – The group to which Zhao He belonged
External links
- Zhao He (Chinese) on Baidu Baike (Note: The Baidu Baike entry may refer to historical figures. The content used for the article is based on the novel’s context.)